The owners of this Queen Street townhouse love the great outdoors, yet they had only a modest rooftop space from which to appreciate it.
“We really needed a place to catch the last rays of the sun after work and breathe a little,” said Sean St. John. “And maybe stay to watch the stars come out.”
Of course, once the couple considered how much they entertain, the wish list quickly grew. The first challenge for designer Lisa Aiken, owner of Terra Firma Home & Terrace Design: how to make it all fit the scant 250 square feet available.
Homeowners today expect a lot from an outdoor space, she finds. “Even with a small one, it’s important to break it up into activity zones, and to think of what the space will be used for, today and in the future.”
Her far-seeing design incorporates an outdoor kitchen, a nook for cocktails or breakfast, and a sun-tanning area. The latter is instantly defined and made distinctive with sleek, spa-inspired lounge chairs.
